Transport Urgent

What Transport Urgent does

Transport Urgent (legal entity TRANSPORTURGENT.COM, société anonyme) is a privately held French transport and logistics operator headquartered in Saint-Herblain near Nantes, founded by Jérôme Daheron in 1998 and formally incorporated in 2001. The company provides express courier services, dedicated route transport, double-crew home delivery, last-mile delivery in low-emission and urban-restricted zones, warehousing, cross-docking, and order preparation, alongside specialized offerings in crane lifting, refrigerated transport, hazardous materials (ADR), and exceptional transport. Its 50-vehicle fleet spans 16 categories from light vehicles to semi-trailers and is fully converted to HVO biofuel, enabling access to ZFE zones that diesel-only competitors cannot reach. Customer verticals span e-commerce, medical, industrial, building, agri-food, retail, and tertiary services across France.

The company's technology backbone consists of three custom-built TMS modules, GPS geolocation across the entire fleet with electronic proof-of-delivery sent by email, and a computerized warehouse management system interfacing with client systems for real-time stock traceability. A customer-facing web portal (Transportus / Espace Pro) exposes invoices, transport documents, and live tracking. The firm maintains an extremely low subcontracting rate (below 1%), preserving direct operational control and quality assurance. Certifications include GDPR compliance since 2018, ADR hazardous materials handling, and air security (sûreté aéroportuaire).

Transport Urgent operates a sales-led go-to-market model combining direct enterprise sales (phone, email, quote forms) with mid-market self-service through the Transportus portal. Revenue is generated via transaction fees for express and last-mile deliveries, recurring contracts for dedicated routes, and professional-services pricing for storage and handling. The company is founder-controlled (Daheron, Trelohan, Durand), has not raised external funding, and employs 56-60 people with an average tenure of 8 years.

Name

Transport Urgent

Legal name

TRANSPORTURGENT.COM

Website

https://transporturgent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transport Urgent is a privately held French transport and logistics company based in Saint-Herblain near Nantes, operating a 50-vehicle HVO-fueled fleet that provides express courier, dedicated routes, home delivery, last-mile, warehousing, and cross-docking services to e-commerce, medical, industrial, building, agri-food, and retail clients across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADAFAC

Intermodal Drayage & Cartage (First/Last Mile)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Intermodal Freight Transport (Rail-Truck/Ocean-Rail)

SECONDARYTLADAGAF

Construction & Infrastructure Equipment Transport (Cranes, Excavators, Bridge Beams)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Specialized & Heavy Haul / Project Cargo Transport

SECONDARYTLADAFAJ

Project Cargo & Oversize Intermodal (Specialized Flatcar/Heavy Lift)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Intermodal Freight Transport (Rail-Truck/Ocean-Rail)

Keywords

• Express courier services
• Logistics and warehousing
• Last-mile delivery
• Refrigerated transport services
• Home delivery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-herblain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Express courier services: Urgent transport services from Nantes periphery to anywhere in France, with vehicles ranging from cars to semi-trailers. Pricing based on distance, weight, and vehicle type.
2. Logistics and warehousing: Custom storage solutions, cross-docking, order preparation, and handling services. Pricing based on storage volume and service requirements.
3. Dedicated route services: Vehicle with driver available for dedicated routes, either one-time or regular. Billed per half-day, full day, or multi-year contracts.
4. Last-mile delivery: Delivery services in high-constraint areas (city centers, ZFE zones) using adapted vehicles. Home delivery with double crew for large items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Transport Urgent is a French transport and logistics company that delivers express courier services, dedicated route transport, home delivery (with double crew), and last-mile delivery from the Nantes periphery to anywhere in France. It also operates an integrated logistics division offering custom storage, cross-docking, and order preparation from a 2,600 m² warehouse in Saint-Herblain, supported by a 50-vehicle fleet across 16 categories and a custom TMS with real-time geolocation. Specialized add-on services include crane operations, refrigerated transport, ADR hazardous materials, and Category 1 exceptional transport.

Product overview

Transport Urgent operates as a unified transport and logistics platform offering courier, dedicated route, and logistics services across France since 2001. The portfolio centers on Coursier (express delivery with geolocated vehicles and real-time electronic documents), complemented by Tournée Dédiée (dedicated route service) and Livraison à Domicile (home delivery with double crew). The logistics division provides Stockage (custom storage with computerized inventory management), Passage à Quai (cross-docking), and Manutention (order preparation and handling). Specialized services include Grutage (crane operations), Transport Frigorifique (refrigerated transport), ADR/Matière Dangereuse (hazardous materials), and exceptional transport. The platform includes a 50-vehicle fleet across 16 categories and Transportus, a customer portal for document access and tracking. All services are supported by geolocation technology, TMS software, and an interconnected inventory management system across their 2,600 m² Saint-Herblain facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coursier (Express Courier Delivery) Express transport service from the Nantes periphery to anywhere in France, handling shipments from envelopes to 33 pallets. Features geolocated vehicles and real-time electronic transport documents sent via email upon driver signature.
• Tournée Dédiée (Dedicated Route Service) On-demand vehicle with driver for dedicated routes on a punctual or regular basis, available for half-day, full-day, or multi-year contracts. Used by enterprise clients needing reliable recurring transport capacity.
• Livraison à Domicile (Home Delivery) Double-crew home delivery service for large and bulky items such as high-end kitchens and furniture, an expertise developed at Transport Urgent over approximately 15 years.
• Dernier Kilomètre (Last-Mile Delivery) Delivery service in high-constraint geographic areas including city centers, residential zones, and industrial zones, using adapted vehicles including light vehicles and cranes with zero CO2 emissions, allowing access to ZFE low-emission zones.
• Stockage (Storage) Custom storage solutions adapted to the nature and constraints of goods, with flexible short- or long-term options in bulk, racks, or dynamic shelving. Features computerized inventory management with real-time stock access and continuous traceability, with client system interfacing.
• Passage à Quai (Cross-docking) Dock service for unloading, sorting, and immediate reloading of goods without storage, featuring docks adapted to light vehicles and heavy trucks, optimizing routes and reducing logistics costs.
• Manutention - Prépa Commandes (Order Preparation) Picking operations at parcel or item level for specific order preparations, including container depoting and loading, quality control at reception and before shipping, and goods reconditioning.
• Grutage (Crane Services) Crane lifting services using vehicles equipped with crane arms (Hiab 15T/m, Fassi 28T/m) for loading and unloading operations in constrained locations.
• Transport Frigorifique (Refrigerated Transport) Temperature-controlled transport service for goods requiring cold chain, with vehicles maintaining temperatures from -18°C to +15°C for various product types including medical and agri-food goods.
• ADR - Matière Dangereuse (Hazardous Materials Transport) Transport of dangerous goods certified under ADR regulations, with trained personnel and appropriate equipment.
• Transport Exceptionnel (Exceptional Transport) Special transport services including Category 1 exceptional transport for heavy equipment using semi-trailer platform vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% CO2 reduction using HVO biofuel compared to diesel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• France Express: French express courier network aggregating regional carriers for time-critical B2B deliveries. Closest size-and-service peer to Transport Urgent; both serve the same French express B2B market.
• Chronopost: French express courier subsidiary of La Poste providing time-critical parcel and freight delivery across France. Direct competitor to Transport Urgent's "Coursier" express service with a similar B2B focus but national scale.
• GLS France: European parcel and freight services provider with strong French B2B presence. Comparable in offering B2B-focused parcel/express services to SME shippers, similar customer profile to Transport Urgent.
• ZIEGLER Group: European road transport and logistics specialist with French operations in express transport, contract logistics, and specialized freight. Closest peer to Transport Urgent in terms of multi-category road services and B2B focus.

Broad incumbents

• STEF: French temperature-controlled logistics specialist serving agri-food and refrigerated supply chains. Direct overlap with Transport Urgent's refrigerated transport service and agri-food segment, but STEF operates a national cold-chain network.
• DHL Express France: Global integrator's French express courier operation offering time-definite document and parcel services. Comparable to Transport Urgent's express courier core service but with international reach and much larger fleet.
• XPO Logistics: Major road transport and last-mile operator with French operations in LTL trucking and home delivery. Overlaps with Transport Urgent's "Dernier Kilomètre" and home delivery services but operates at much larger scale.
• Dachser France: European logistics provider with significant French road freight and contract logistics operations. Comparable to Transport Urgent's warehousing, road transport, and B2B logistics offerings but at European-network scale.
• Geodis: Major French contract logistics and freight operator covering road, air, ocean, and last-mile. Overlaps with Transport Urgent across express transport, warehousing, and home delivery but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Kuehne+Nagel France: Global freight forwarder with French road, contract logistics, and specialized transport capabilities. Overlaps with Transport Urgent's specialized transport (ADR, refrigerated, exceptional) and integrated logistics, but at global integrator scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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